SECURITY ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST

Job title:

SECURITY ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.About the Position: Supports Partner Relationship Management by accelerating delivery of high-priority Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases in support of delivery of a total package to partner nations.This is a pay banded position. The NH-04 encompasses grades 14 and 15 on the General Schedule.Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates12/10/2024 to 12/20/2024Salary$127,073 – $191,900 per yearPay scale & gradeNH 4Location2 vacancies in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required25% or less – You may be expected to travel up to 25% of the time for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberMCAD245546308748HWControl number823285800This job is open toDuties

• Support reviews for FMS cases tasked to Technical Operations by Partner Relationship Management for accuracy, appropriateness of the sale, level of disclosure to the specific country, the supportability of equipment or technology from buying country.
• Coordinates across implementing agencies to identify and mitigate roadblocks and delays for high priority and at-risk FMS cases to ensure on-time delivery to partners.
• Identifies root causes for delays and roadblocks and develops and coordinates implementation of short and long-term actions to accelerate implementation and create efficiency.
• Prepares and presents briefings, reports, and presentations to civilian and military leadership, senior policymakers, and other USG, Foreign, Non-Governmental Organizations, and large multi-disciplinary groups.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) may be required up to 25% of the time.

QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Developing, coordinating, and/or managing the execution of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program requirements to ensure effective program implementation and consistency with security cooperation initiatives; 2) Maintaining awareness of security cooperation regulations and policies that govern FMS programs; and, 3) Providing guidance to management on the development of policies and procedures concerning an agency’s security assistance and/or security cooperation activities.This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level NH-03 (GS-13) position in the federal service.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Oral Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Technical Competence

EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * This is a Strategic Planning and Foreign Affairs Career Field position.

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary

$127073 – 191900 per year

Location

Huntsville, AL

Job date

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:26:55 GMT

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